Snickerdoodle Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Mix together 1 1/2 cups
sugar, shortening and eggs.
Sift together flour, cream of tartar, salt and soda. Combine and chill thoroughly or overnight.
Pinch off small balls and roll in a blend of 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon (could also use chopped nuts or cocoa).
Place 2 inches apart and bake on an ungreased pan until light brown, but still soft.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in 400\u00b0 oven.